How much are property taxes in Plumsted Township, NJ?
Homeowners in Plumsted Township, NJ pay a median of $8,977 (±$1,578) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $9,580.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $7,356.
That is about 2.0% of the median home value of $451,000.
In Plumsted Township, the median real estate tax went from $7,024 in 2015–2019 to $8,977 in 2020–2024 (+27.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $8,977 (±$1,578)
- With a mortgage
- $9,580
- Without a mortgage
- $7,356
- Share of median value
- 2.0%
Real estate taxes in Plumsted Township against Ocean County, its state and the nation
| Plumsted Township | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $8,977 (±$1,578) | $6,562 (±$55) | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $9,580 (±$1,698) | $6,822 (±$85) | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $7,356 (±$2,511) | $6,073 (±$134) | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $451,000 (±$46,604) | $398,400 (±$3,284) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In Plumsted Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in Ocean County ($6,562).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Ocean County, Plumsted Township ranks 8 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 314 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Plumsted Township
The median tax ($8,977) is 2.0% of the median home value ($451,000).
Across Ocean County the same ratio is 1.6%.
Across New Jersey it is 2.1%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Plumsted Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $7,024 (±$390) | $8,977 (±$1,578) | +27.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $318,000 (±$20,182) | $451,000 (±$46,604) | +41.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,361 (±$191) | $2,609 (±$381) | +10.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Plumsted Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumsted Township | — | $8,977 (±$1,578) | — |
| New Hanover Township | 5.2 mi | $4,938 (±$361) | Lower |
| North Hanover Township | 6.1 mi | $7,690 (±$936) | Not measurably different |
| Browns Mills | 6.7 mi | $4,577 (±$181) | Lower |
| Country Lake Estates | 7.2 mi | $4,715 (±$263) | Lower |
| Jackson Township | 7.3 mi | $8,789 (±$248) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Glen Lakes | 7.8 mi | $1,595 (±$212) | Lower |
| Upper Freehold Township | 7.8 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Wrightstown Borough | 7.9 mi | $4,941 (±$1,137) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Hanover Township, NJ ($4,938), Browns Mills, NJ ($4,577), Country Lake Estates, NJ ($4,715).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Ocean County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Beach Haven Borough | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Mantoloking Borough | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Seaside Park Borough | $10,000 or more |
| 5 | Long Beach Township | $9,925 (±$668) |
| 6 | Harvey Cedars Borough | $9,389 (±$449) |
| 7 | Point Pleasant Beach Borough | $9,220 (±$717) |
| 8 | Plumsted Township | $8,977 (±$1,578) |
| 9 | Jackson Township | $8,789 (±$248) |
| 10 | Ship Bottom Borough | $8,336 (±$487) |
| 11 | Lakewood Township | $8,023 (±$557) |
| 12 | Barnegat Township | $7,862 (±$230) |
| 13 | Pine Beach Borough | $7,847 (±$684) |
| 14 | Surf City Borough | $7,818 (±$704) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Ocean County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Plumsted Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: New Egypt.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Plumsted Township
How much are property taxes in Plumsted Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Plumsted Township, NJ is $8,977 (±$1,578) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Plumsted Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.0% of the median home value in Plumsted Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Plumsted Township gone up?
In Plumsted Township, the median real estate tax went from $7,024 in 2015–2019 to $8,977 in 2020–2024 (+27.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Plumsted Township higher than in Ocean County?
In Plumsted Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in Ocean County ($6,562).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plumsted township, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plumsted township, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Plumsted township, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Plumsted township, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Plumsted township, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Plumsted township, Ocean County, New Jersey (county subdivision:59790, in state:34 county:029).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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